Defence and foreign affairs
New funding allows New Zealand to step up and play its part in a challenging geostrategic environment. Budget decisions invest more across defence and foreign affairs to promote New Zealand’s interests internationally and to enhance the security and prosperity of the Pacific region.
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$660 million to improve core Defence Force capabilities across air, sea, land and cyberspace. |  |
Funding to support troop deployments, including to train Ukrainian soldiers and provide other support. |
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Funding for new maritime helicopters to replace the current, ageing fleet. |  |
Funding for two aircraft to replace the ageing 757s operated by the Royal New Zealand Air Force. |
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$368 million to deliver overseas development assistance, focused on the Pacific. |  |
$84 million to lift New Zealand’s engagement in Asia, address trade barriers and support the Government’s goal to double exports. |
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$660 million to improve core Defence Force capabilities across air, sea, land and cyberspace. |
|
Funding to support troop deployments, including to train Ukrainian soldiers and provide other support. |
|
Funding for new maritime helicopters to replace the current, ageing fleet. |
|
Funding for two aircraft to replace the ageing 757s operated by the Royal New Zealand Air Force. |
|
$368 million to deliver overseas development assistance, focused on the Pacific. |
|
$84 million to lift New Zealand’s engagement in Asia, address trade barriers and support the Government’s goal to double exports. |